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Details See All Events | Add Your Own Event USA: Prop 8 / Defense of Marriage Act Updates Posted On Jun 18th, 2013 What Happened, and What's Next for Marriage Equality in Illinois Posted On Jun 18th, 2013 Maryland, USA: Mayor of Baltimore Officiates at Mass Gay Wedding for Pride Posted On Jun 18th, 2013 New Poll Shows Marriage Equality Support Strong in Developed Nations Posted On Jun 18th, 2013 Colombia: Court-Mandated Marriage Equality Deadline Approaching Posted On Jun 18th, 2013 More Marriage Equality News from Gayapolis.com Kentucky's State Lt. Governor Supports Marriage Equality Apr 9th, 2013 A little happy news out of Kentucky - Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson just endorsed marriage equality. LEO Weekly reports: I give you Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson, marriage equality supporter: "I don't believe government should judge which adults can and which cannot make a loving, life-long commitment to each other. That's why both Madeline and I support marriage equality... read_more Kentucky GOP Senator Rand Paul Wants Marriage Left to the States Apr 6th, 2013 Libertarian (except when it comes to social issues) Rand Paul wants to keep the marriage equality issue at the state level. Gay Star News reports: Congressman Rand Paul, son of perennial libertarian Republican presidential contender Ron Paul, made the comments in an interview on the Christian Broadcasting Network, telling host David Brody, 'I think right now if we... read_more Kentucky Legislature Overrides Veto to Pass Anti Gay Bill Mar 27th, 2013 After the Governor vetoed the so-called Religious Freedom Act, the legislature overwhelmingly voted to pass the bill anyway. Joe.My.God reports: The House's 79-15 vote sent House Bill 279 to the Senate, which voted 32-6 to override the measure. The one-paragraph bill that stirred strong emotions now will become law in 90 days. Beshear released a statement... read_more USA: How Long Will the South Deny Marriage Equality? Mar 27th, 2013 Nate Cohn thinks it will be a long, long time. Andrew Sullivan reports at the Dish: With evangelicals slower to change their minds, Southern states should move at a slower pace than the national average. To date, support for gay marriage has increased at a roughly linear rate of 2 points per year. But it's possible that increases... read_more Kentucky Governor Vetoes Right to Discriminate Bill Mar 23rd, 2013 A "religious protections" bill that would have given anyone license to discriminate against the LGBT community by invoking a religious objection was vetoed by the state's Governor, Pink News reports: On Friday Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear vetoed House Bill 279, which proposed to give legal protection to those who "act or refuse to act in a manner motivated by... read_more Kentucky, USA: Town to Enact LGBT Protections Feb 17th, 2013 The town of Berea plans to extend protections to LGBT city employees, in a small but important victory in this less-than-gay-friendly state, LGBTQ Nation reports: Mayor Steve Connelly announced last week that he will sign an executive order banning discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation in hiring, firing and benefits for the city’s 130 employees. “Personally I... read_more Movement on Gay Rights Measures in Kentucky and Texas? Jan 24th, 2013 The cause of LGBT equality has really gripped the nation, from watershed victories in marriage equality last fall to President Obama's historic mention of gay rights in his inaugural address. And in two states often considered the least progressive in the nation, lawmakers and advocates are working to protect the LGBT community from discrimination. The Kentucky Equality Federation (KEF) is petitioning... read_more Gay Minister and Partner Sit-In for Marriage Equality, Get Arrested in Kentucky Jan 23rd, 2013 Yesterday an openly gay Kentucky pastor and his partner were arrested for refusing to leave a Louisville city clerk's office after being denied a marriage license. The two started by peacefully demonstrating outside of Metro Hall with a small group of people in the afternoon. Blanchard, who is a minister at Highland Baptist Church, then walked into the County Clerk's office... read_more The Campaign for Southern Equality Nov 14th, 2012 Our friend at Joe.my.God brings our attention to a new video from The Campaign for Southern Equality, to bring full LGBT Equality to the states in the South, one of the most homophobic regions of the country. Watch the video: See the Full Story at Joe.My.God Find more articles and gay wedding resources. ... read_more

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At Purple Unions, we take marriage equality seriously. As a gay couple who have been together since 1992, we know that gay and lesbian couples can and do form long-term, stable, supportive relationships, and we believe the institution of marriage and all the responsabilities and benefits that come with it should be opened up to committed gay and lesbian couples everywhere. To this end, we created Purple Unions as a place where gay and lesbian couples can find gay friendly wedding vendors to help them plan their perfect wedding day. Kentucky adopted a constitutional ban to keep gay and lesbian couples from marrying in 2004, and does not allow adoption by gay and lesbian couples. We hope that you find these resources useful, and that you'll join us in the fight for marriage equality! --Scott & Mark, Purple Unions